Builds 76 Fj40 Face Lift

[knuckle47]

So does the electric power steering mean you just need “key on” and you can turn the wheel? The A/C looks fantastic

 

[Chungas Revenge]

You know that’s a good question.

In my last old man retirement job, our contact/trail vehicles (modified Polaris 6x) all had EPS. EPS was not engaged until the vehicle was started (as I recall). However, I could be remeberizing this totally bass ackwards…

@knuckle47

 

[Jdc1]

So does the electric power steering mean you just need “key on” and you can turn the wheel? The A/C looks fantastic

Yes- the steering kicks on as soon as it has ignition power.

 

[charliemeyer007]

So can you manhandle past it like regular power steering should it quit working for what ever reason?

 

[Jdc1]

So can you manhandle past it like regular power steering should it quit working for what ever reason?

Yeah- it feels exactly like the stock set up when it’s off. It really is a great solution, especially for those that aren’t doing any heavy wheeling. Stand-alone wiring harness, drop in install( mostly) and relatively unobtrusive. The most challenging aspect is getting the split rings off to slide the ignition switch housing off of the original inner shaft, which really isn’t a challenge with a decent set of split rings pliers.

 

[knuckle47]

Wow… who knew it was this much of a change…. My biggest issue with my Saginaw steering is that I do not care for the 1 finger ease of which it turns. a little resistance might be more “stabilizing” but that’s not really the right word. Is the electric power steering adjustable in that respect?

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Yeah- it feels exactly like the stock set up when it’s off. It really is a great solution, especially for those that aren’t doing any heavy wheeling.

This is what sealed the deal on the EPS.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

@knuckle47
@70fj40
@Green Bean

Gents- Steering wheel refurb completed “in house” at RCLC. Initial test fit in progress. Wheel is obviously not all back together. I guess this is the chapter in the story where I say “Yeah, you were right”…

 

[knuckle47]

@Chungas Revenge This really look brand new…even though it was 51 years ago, I remember the feel of a new un-touched steering wheel on my new 1974FJ40. Was my first new vehicle…age 21. Reminds me of another encounter with leather seats in Bob Guccione’s Rolls Royce in 1988…that’s for another forum.

Bob Guccione - Wikipedia

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[70fj40]

That steering wheels shine matches 2.0 perfectly. Stunning.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Port and starboard side Vent(s) all buttoned up. EPS rheostat in place.
Ph II A rapidly coming to a close. Plumbing taking place.

Dropped the soft top/frame off yesterday. Prepositioning/Staging for PHII B.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

In progress report:

Working through the plumbing. By no means the final assembly or where everything will reside on completion.

I was sans top all last year. Tooling around the “Hood” in the midday heat /humidity was less than stimulating. Hard top is resting comfortbly in dry storage. I find myself thinking about a “Roller” to put it on. Son of Mule?

 

[Chungas Revenge]

@Jdc1
@rkymtnflyfisher

What do you think? Too much? Yeah, I’m not a fan of the bright green either..

 

[charliemeyer007]

Cherry 2000 version next?

 

[Catching Neutral]

Looks a bit undersized.

 

[knuckle47]

Anyone driving by in a slightly taller vehicle will call the cops wondering what the hell is going on

 

[Jdc1]

@Jdc1
@rkymtnflyfisher

What do you think? Too much? Yeah, I’m not a fan of the bright green either..

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Make sure it’s set to the right setting(edited lol)

 

[Catching Neutral]

Which wire was that now?

 

[Jdc1]

Which wire was that now?

They are all wired with red.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Anyone driving by in a slightly taller vehicle will call the cops wondering what the hell is going on

I’ve seen that look before, back in my misdemeanoring days.